Camp OBR Fire
Camp OBR Suffers Devastating Fire, Urgently Seeks Community Support Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s sanctuary for members of the military, veterans, first responders, and families of fallen military heroes, experienced a tragic setback as an electrical fire swept...
Muskegon, Michigan – MARC
On July 15, 2024, Operation BBQ Relief Volunteers Larry Musch, Roxanne Dirnberger, and Emlyn Thomas provided 100 hot barbecue meals at a Multi-Agency Resource Center set up in Muskegon, Michigan to help 25 families impacted by the recent flooding and dam collapse in...
Smithville, Missouri – Ability KC’s “Day at the Lake”
On July 12, 2024, we teamed up with Seaboard Foods and Prairie Fresh to provide 200 hot barbecue meals to participants and volunteers at Ability KC’s “Day at the Lake” event in Smithville, Missouri. This event provided opportunities for individuals with spinal cord...
Lake Jackson, Texas (Hurricane) / 33,980 Meals Over 12 Days
After Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8, 2024, damaging homes, flooding businesses, and causing power outages for millions of people, Operation BBQ Relief arrived in Lake Jackson, Texas within 48 hours to provide hot meals, comfort, and a little bit of normalcy...
Racine, Wisconsin
We were honored to provide free hot barbecue meals to military veterans and service members at a tailgate before the Racine Raiders Football Armed Forces Appreciation Night game against the River City Rough Riders on July 6, 2024. We are incredibly thankful to our...
Gary Brownsberger
The Rod Cramer Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to an individual who exemplifies volunteerism and is recognized for their outstanding contributions to Operation BBQ Relief. This year’s recipient, Gary “G5” Brownsberger, was chosen due to the heart, work ethic,...